Using Small-Factor Pluggable Modules; Modules Description - McAfee IIP-M80K-ISAA - Network Security Platform M-8000 Product Manual

McAfee® IntruShield® IPS 4.1
M-8000 Sensor Product Guide

Using Small-factor Pluggable modules

The M-8000 uses two types of Small Form-factor Pluggable modules as shown in the
table.
SPF
XFP
Each module is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into an LC-type
Gigabit Ethernet port, linking the module port with a copper or fiber-optic network.
SFP optical interfaces are less than half the size of GBIC interfaces.
Note:
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These installation instructions provide information for installing an SFP and an XFP
module that uses a bail clasp for securing the module in place in the sensor. Your
module may be slightly different. Check the module manufacturer's installation
instructions for more details.
For ease of installation, insert the module in the sensor while it is powered down and
before placing it in a rack.
Caution:

Modules Description

This section describes the operating requirements of the SFP and XFP modules.
SFP module
The SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) module is a hot-swappable, protocol-
independant, compact, optical receiver, which allows for greater port density than the
standard GBIC. This module operates at varying speeds for up to 1 Gigabit per
second on SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet and other applications. The
SFP module operates in single mode and multimode. Additionally, this module
transmits on a 850-nanometer wavelength on short reach (SR) and 1310-nanometer
wavelength on long reach (LR).
Type
10/100/1000 Mbps (copper)
1 Gbps (fiber optic)
10 Gbps (fiber optic)
To ensure compatibility, McAfee supports only those SFP and XFP modules
To prevent eye damage, do not stare into open laser apertures
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Using Small-factor Pluggable modules
Performance
Setting up an M-8000